Optimization Problem - Calculus

[polak333]

Homework Statement

A cylindrical shaped tin can must have a volume of 1000cm³.

Find the dimensions that require the minimum amount of tin for the can (Assume no waste material). The smallest can has a diameter of 6cm and a height of 4 cm.

Homework Equations

V = \pi r^{2}h

P = 2( \pi r^{2}) + (2 \pi r)h

The Attempt at a Solution

I basically start off by isolating a variable:

V = \pi r^{2}h

1000 = \pi r^{2}h

318.3 = r^{2}h

r^{2} = \frac{318.3}{h}
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This is where I'm stuck. Do I plug this into the surface area formula.
I know I have to sub this into something else, and then expand and find the derivative of that new equation to find where h > 4.
Just need to find out what to do next from here.

Thanks for any help!

 

[Mark44]

You have a relationship between r and h (but leave pi in - 1000/pi is not exactly equal to 318.8). Now rewrite your surface area function P (why is it P?) so that it is a function of one variable, either r or h. Then use the normal technique for finding the minimum or maximum function value.